Cold Spring Village Cape May NJ
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In the midst of a recreated 19th Century village the soldiers of the 69th Pa "Irish Volunteers"
did battle with rebel invaders. Fighting house to house and in "street fighting order" the
weekend event attracted hundreds of spectators and permitted the "Irish Volunteers" to
educate the public.
The day before the event school students were
brought to camp to learn about the Civil War
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The 69th Irish band entertains at the
entrance gate
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The information booth and medical station
mark the entrance to the 69th camp
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The soldiers of the 69th Count off in
preparation for battle
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Students visited our camp in the woods
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The troops rest on the sandy soil of Cape May
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69th Pa handout given to visitors
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